7-131-26 IFB Specifications.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

CONTRACTING DEPARTMENT

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SCOPE OF WORK

Fulton County Schools (FCS) is seeking a qualified Contractor(s) to provide intercom repair and replacement services throughout the district. This shall include but not be limited to all parts, and warranties and must meet FCS intercommunications equipment specifications.

SPECIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall:

• Fix, repair, or replace all intercom equipment.

• Program all needed material and equipment related to the intercom system.

• Provide parts and service for all listings in intercom specifications.

• Install and service the 31 existing intercom systems and new equipment

• Include pricing, labor, and mark up of equipment below but not limited to the following list:

o Rauland Borg TCC2024 Telecenter Campus 24 Port IP C o Rauland TCC2045 Telecenter Campus IP Console o Rauland TC2055 Telecenter Campus PROG Module o Rauland TC2033 Telecenter Campus AUXIO Module o Rauland TCC3066 Telecenter U Kiosk o Rauland TCC2077 Telecenter Mic Input Module http://www.fultonschools.org/contracting

SPECIFICATIONS

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Intercommunications Equipment Specifications

INTERCOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

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Rauland TCU Intercom System

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS & WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

A. The conditions of the General Contract (General, Supplementary, and other Conditions) and the General Requirements are hereby made a part of this Section.

B. All bids shall be based on the expansion of the existing district’s Intercommunication and

Bell Schedule Systems and must be compatible with the current Rauland-Borg Systems - No Exceptions. Equipment as specified herein. The catalog numbers and model designations are that of the Rauland Borg.

C. The work in this section is related to the work specified in the Section II-Summary, starting on Page 3 of 23 this document.

D. The drawings and general provisions of the Contract Documents apply to this Section.

E. CABLE REQUIREMENTS: The wiring systems specified in these guidelines are based upon requirements and recommendations of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) /Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) 568\569, and Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB) 36 & 40, and Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) for horizontal premise wiring. All products used shall be UL listed and meet applicable local and state codes and must match the current Fulton County Public Schools standard.

F. Copper Cable: Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) with a 24 American Wire Gauge (AWG) cabling must be used for horizontal wiring from the Main Distribution Frame (MDF), Intermediate Distribution Frame IDF, or Communication Port (CP) to the individual communications outlets.

G. Not included in this Section –The owner and data network contractor shall provide:

Racks, Cable Management, Power over Ethernet (PoE) Switches, data cabling, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), and Emergency Power and Cabling between the MDF and IDF(s) to intercom location. Provide fifteen (15) rack units of space in each MDF and IDF’(s) for communications equipment. See drawing for port count per MDF- IDF’s and rack space needed.

H. Replace the existing Rauland Intercom system and reuse the existing rack to house the new

Telematics control unit (TCU) Hybrid intercom system equipment and reconnect the existing speaker assemblies and cabling. Repair any existing conditions and make a fully operational system.

I. Call buttons within all classrooms shall be replaced with Rauland Tele center model

TCC2211PB.

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J. The pretest of the existing cable and speakers shall be completed prior to bid date and any repairs are to be included in the quotation so that you have a fully operating system.

K. Remote buildings or portable classroom cabling shall be connected to nearest MDF/IDF room and provide classroom Internet Protocol (IP) or zone page modules to eliminate any underground copper cabling between buildings.

L. The TCU Hybrid cabling to the classroom is not connected directly to the data switches and is installed by the communication contractor.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This section includes a fully operational IP platform for a district-wide and internal school communications system incorporating school safety notifications and general communications including but not limited to, the following:

B. The platform shall provide complete internal communications employing state-of-the-art

IP Technology, including the minimum functions listed.

1. Two-way internal intercommunications between staff locations and classrooms.

2. Scheduled bell events.

3. An emergency announcement that will override any pre-programmed zones assuring that all Emergency/Lockdown/Etc. are heard at each speaker location.

4. The capability of prerecording emergency announcements that can be activated by a simple Soft Key or via a dedicated push button.

5. Atomic Time Synchronization with Class Change Tones utilizing multiple, programmable schedules for each zone.

6. District wide emergency, group, all school, and zone live voice paging.

7. District-wide, Emergency, Group, All School and Zone live voice paging.

8. District-wide, Emergency, group, All School and Zone visual messaging.

9. District-wide, Emergency, Group, All School and Zone paging for pre-recorded audio – tones, music, and voice.

10. Single sign on web-based user interface for multi-school functionality.

C. The system shall support a minimum of 1000 level priorities, which shall be user-definable, allowing each end point to place a minimum of 5 different priority calls at the same time.

D. Any authorized administrator shall be able to call from outside the school into any classroom, zone, or the entire school directly via the School District supplied SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) enabled Telephone Network. This shall allow remote monitoring, call-

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E. Authorized system users shall be able to create a minimum of twenty (20) automated sequences with emergency instructions, tones, e-mails, and relay activations and replay them.

F. Automated message strings shall be manually initiated from single-button access on the console, on a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) connected telephone, a panic button, from the web interface or via an interface with third-party systems.

G. Paging and two-way intercom features shall be accessible from any system console or SIP connected telephone for each campus.

H. Each single campus installation shall be locally survivable for intercom, paging, bells, and emergencies such as lockdown, even when the district connection is unavailable.

I. The system shall support displaying all schools’ locations on a single map, showing school status including active emergencies.

J. Included in the emergency procedures is the ability to send specific messages and instructions. These features can be added to the emergency sequences.

K. The ability to require an access code to initiate or clear an emergency from the administrative console.

L. An app that can run on either Android or Apple phones. This app will give the user the ability to initiate one of 18 emergency procedures programmed into the app. This app will also allow you to view all classrooms check in status. This process will update during the emergency to make sure all information is current.

M. The ability to allow the fire alarm system to signal an active fire alarm to TCU. This will allow supplemental visual and audio messaging from Tele center U. Tele center U can be programmed to change system state, depending on the active emergency. Both fire and emergency will be displayed on the administrative console and mobile application.

N. Any system that requires more than one Cat drop to a classroom to control an IP speaker, up to 5 call-in switches, status lights (up to 2) and message board/digital clock will not be considered equal to the specified system.

O. Future integration shall provide the ability for a map that shows a layout of school and the system of activity of each classroom, hallway, and device status.

P. This specification establishes a minimum level of quality, features, and performance for individual components as well as the integrated system.

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Q. Systems that do not comply with the feature-sets highlighted in this Specification will not be considered.

1.3 DEFINITION OF TERMS

A. Installer(s): Shall refer to the person, persons, or company who or which contracts to perform the work specified herein.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product data for each component.

B. Shop Drawings: Prior to proceeding with the work, provide detailed equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, required clearances, method of field assembly, components and location of each field connection and a complete schedule of all equipment and materials with associated manufacturers cuts sheets which are to be used.

C. Wiring Diagrams: Detail wiring for power, signal, and control systems and differentiation between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring. Identify terminals to facilitate installation, operation and maintenance. Artwork drawings and lists are indicating proposed nameplate nomenclature and arrangements for control panels and plug panels prior to fabrication reflecting equipment used. Each drawing shall have a descriptive title and all sub- parts of each drawing shall be labeled. All drawings shall have the name and location of the project, and the Systems Contractor’s name in the title block. Details and descriptions of any other aspect of the system, which must differ from the contract documents due to field conditions or equipment furnished.

D. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Approval: The system shall be approved for direct interconnection to the telephone utility under Part 68 of FCC rules and regulations.

Systems that are not FCC approved or utilized as an intermediary device for connection will not be considered. Provide the FCC registration number of the system being proposed as part of the submittal process.

E. Product Certificates: Signed by manufacturers of equipment certifying that products furnished comply with specified requirements.

F. Installer Certificates: Signed by manufacturer certifying that installers comply with requirements.

G. Manufacturer Certificates: Signed by manufacturers certifying that they comply with requirements.

H. Maintenance Data: For equipment to be included in maintenance manuals specified in Division:

1. Record of Owners' equipment-programming option decisions.

2. All instructions are necessary for proper operation and manufacturer’s instructions.

3. “Proof of Performance” information.

4. Manufacturer’s maintenance information.

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5. Copies of non-proprietary computer programs and system set up disks documenting all programmable features of the installed system.

I. Record Drawings: Prior to final acceptance, provide three (3) complete sets of drawings indicating all cable numbers and construction details in accordance with the actual system installation. Revise all shop drawings to represent actual installation conditions. These Record Drawings will be used during “Final Acceptance Testing.”

J. System Training: Submit the following information describing the training programs and system trainers as outlined in paragraph 1.6 of this specification and under Division 1 specifications. (12 hours of training 3 site visits within the first year of operation).

K. Include a preliminary staff development training program in the outline form for review and approval.

L. Include a current copy of the trainer’s certification from the manufacturer that certifies and identifies the trainer(s) who are eligible to provide training and support for the project.

M. Include a current copy of the trainer’s needs assessment form which will be reviewed with the owner’s designated representative for the system’s preliminary system programming and configuration.

N. Include copies of all documentation used to identify the owner whose participants attending and completing the training programs.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who is an authorized representative of the equipment manufacturer for both installation and maintenance of equipment required for this Section. Provide the following within thirty (30) days after notification to proceed:

• Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

• Comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70.

• Comply with National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standard

SB-40 for Emergency Communications in K-12 schools.

• Comply with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 60950.

1.6 IN-SERVICE TRAINING

A. The contractor shall provide and implement a complete and comprehensive staff training program for all administrators, facility staff members and teachers. This mandatory training program will provide school staff with a full understanding of how to utilize and adequately operate all functions.

B. The training program shall be implemented by a staff member/trainer employed by the contractor. The trainer must be factory certified to provide training on their product.

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C. All staff development training is to be coordinated through the owner’s designated representative. As training sessions are completed, the trainer will provide the school’s administrative staff and school district’s staff a document listing all the team and faculty members who attended, received, and completed the training program.

1.7 WARRANTY

A. Provide a manufacturer’s five-year warranty for the school communications network equipment against defects in material and workmanship. This warranty will cover all electronic equipment, as well as existing speakers, cable and any field devices and call-in switches. If any defects are found within the warranty period, the defective equipment shall be replaced at no cost. Five years warranty shall be provided for labor. The existing Rauland TCU Hybrid system shall have the same warranty period and run concurrently with all the new equipment installed on this project.

B. The statement of the warranty shall be provided on the manufacturer’s stationery. The standard five-year warranty is an essential element in establishing a standard in quality.

Manufacturers who circumvent the five-year warranty by offering special “extended warranties” that are not part of their standard published warranty will not be accepted.

C. The contractor shall respond, excluding weekends and holidays, within 24 hours, to any warranty service calls. If equipment cannot be repaired within 24 hours of the service visit, the contractor shall provide “loaner” equipment to the facility at no charge.

D. Make available a service contract offering continuing factory authorized service of the system after the initial warranty period.

1.8 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. The equipment model numbers specified herein are those of the Rauland. The intent is to establish a standard of quality, the standard of equipment function, and features. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that the proposed product meets or exceeds every standard set forth in these specifications. Failure to provide the identical functions of the existing district wide integrated communication system will result in the removal of the system at the end of the project and replace it at the contractor expense. The functions and features specified are vital to the operation of this facility; therefore, inclusion in the list of acceptable manufacturers does not release the contractor from strict compliance with the requirements of this specification.

New Facility – Rauland TCU IP Intercom System

Provide Rauland TCU IP Intercom, classroom IP modules, call buttons, speaker assemblies, and cabling to the new or renovated classroom. Abandon any copper between outlying buildings or portable classrooms. Furthermore, utilize the data network fiber between buildings and upgrade the speakers and call buttons to Fulton County Schools design standards.

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Renovation/Addition Facility – Rauland TCU Hybrid existing facility with TCU IP in newly renovated space, additions, and outlying buildings or portable classrooms.

Provide Rauland Hybrid Gateways, classroom IP modules, call buttons, speaker assemblies, and cabling to the new or renovated classroom. Abandon any copper between outlying buildings or portable classrooms. Furthermore, utilize the data network fiber between buildings and upgrade the speakers and call buttons to Fulton County Schools design standards. Provide a post-test of the existing cabling, speakers and upgrade the classroom call button in the areas of the school with no construction and reuse or replacement as applicable.

Existing Intercom Upgrade – Rauland TCU Hybrid existing facility with TCU IP in outlying buildings and portable classrooms.

Provide new switching stations and controller modules. Call buttons within all classrooms shall be replaced with Rauland Tele Center model TCC2211PB. The data contractor shall provide data cabling from the existing intercom headend to the nearest MDF/IDF room. The existing Rauland Intercom rack shall house the TCU Hybrid system and reinstall the existing equipment rack. All existing or new exterior speaker assemblies or horns will be in a separate zone for paging. Abandon any copper between outlying buildings or portable classrooms. Furthermore, utilize the data network fiber between buildings and upgrade the speakers and call buttons to Fulton County Schools design standards.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 - SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

A. The platform should utilize state of the art IP Technology for Call-in Notification, School

Safety Paging, Evacuation Tones, Atomic Time Synchronization, Class Change Tones utilizing multiple, programmable schedules for each zone. Two-way hands-free Internal Intercommunications, Paging and Program Distribution. The system shall be easy to learn and operate. All standard programming should be web-based and user-friendly to allow the system administrator the ability to program system features easily.

B. Provide a complete and satisfactorily operating district/school communications and district/school safety system as described herein, using materials and equipment of types, sizes, ratings, and performances as indicated. Use materials and equipment that comply with referenced standards and manufacturers’ standard design and construction, in accordance with published product information. Coordinate the features of all materials and equipment so they form an integrated system, with components and interconnections matched for optimum performance of specified functions.

C. The platform shall be a single electronic system consisting of a minimum of 10 intercom channels for each campus, (classroom) IP speaker modules and call-in switches, IP Zone Modules connecting corridor speakers, inside and outside horns, IP Administrative Consoles, SIP-enabled Private Branch Exchange (PBX) integration and district-wide integration for paging, emergency notifications, calendar scheduling and configuration.

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D. Each Classroom shall be provided with an IP Speaker module interface and up to 5 different call-in switches, each with their annunciation path and priority. The ability to monitor the is device the operation and report via e-mail or text any failures.

E. Call-ins may automatically annunciate (display of priority and location) to administrative consoles, and SIP enabled phones and outside phones.

F. Call-ins should be programmed to automatically change priority and annunciation route based on the age of call-in and priority.

G. Call-ins may have priority and annunciation routing changed by user action from a console or SIP-enabled phone.

H. Call-in annunciation routing shall include playing pre-recorded audio over speakers, sending a pre-configured e-mail, and activating relays.

I. The platform shall lend itself to expansion by the simple addition of hardware modules.

J. The platform shall directly connect to the Wide Area Network/Local Area Network

(WAN/LAN) without the need for a separate server at each school location. Configuration, including bell schedules, calendars, and emergency sequences, can remotely be created, changed, stored, and downloaded to the system by an authorized user from a browser-based interface.

K. The platform shall provide the ability to initiate school safety paging announcements, evacuation tones and take cover tones from any telephone or connected web-browser within the facility or outside the facility to any other location within the facility or district.

L. The platform shall provide the ability to selectively communicate or monitor individual classrooms in emergency situations from any telephone within the facility or outside the facility to any other location within the facility. All communication within the classroom shall be hands free and will not require any interaction by the classroom user.

M. The platform shall provide classroom users with the ability to confirm that they have safely secured their classrooms during lockdown with a single button press.

N. IP-addressable and Power over Ethernet (POE) powered speaker modules for individual rooms shall be system programmable and may be assigned any two, three, four, five or six-digit number as well as name and description. Any extension may be reassigned at any time.

O. IP-enabled two-way voice communication shall be available from any provided telephone or administrative console through any IP Speaker on a campus. This shall allow hands-free communication to any classroom or any individual IP loudspeaker unit. A programmable pre-announce tone shall sound immediately before the intercom path is opened and a supervisory tone shall continue to sound at regular intervals when speaker monitoring is active, complying fully with all privacy legislation. Pre-announce tone and supervisory tones shall be disabled during designated emergencies, such as lockdowns, automatically.

P. The platform allows users to configure multiple schedules per school, with a minimum of 500 unique events per schedule and automatic Daylight Savings Time correction. A minimum of 5 schedules may be active on any given day for each campus. Users shall be able to select from 25 standard included tones as well as unlimited user created and

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Q. The platform shall allow users to configure multiple schedules per school, with a minimum of 500 unique events per schedule and automatic Daylight Savings Time correction. A minimum of 5 schedules may be active on any given day for each campus. Users shall be able to select from 25 standard included tones as well as unlimited user created and uploaded audio files for class change signaling and messaging also, as system configuration changed. The platform shall allow control of the bell schedules via the district WAN/LAN without the need for a separate server at each school location. Bell schedules can be remotely created, changed, stored and assigned to calendar days for the local school by an authorized user from a browser-based interface.

R. The platform shall be able to integrate with an existing PA system or operate as a fully independent IP solution. The platform shall be able to function in the combination of said configurations and allow for seamless communication within a school or district-wide, regardless of the type of setup used. The platform shall be scalable, with the ability to easily add, install, and configure additional equipment to a system.

S. The platform allows for customization of preprogrammed sequences, used for emergencies, events, and everyday communications. Preprogrammed sequences can be activated from the push of a relay button, soft key of an administrative console, a dial string of a SIP phone, or a web browser configured to the district network. Sequences can be initiated automatically as part of a schedule or on the fly. Preprogrammed sequences can be customized to utilize any combination of audio tones, emails, relays, tone exclusions, swings, delays, duplex, SIP phone notifications, and program distribution. Audio tones can include customized audio files and voice messages recorded in any language. Uploaded audio tones and messages can be preprogrammed to annunciate repeatedly or individually, as part of a scheduled sequence or on the fly. Each school in a district can have its customized sequences and can be activated separately, in groups, or district wide.

T. The platform allows for emergencies to be initiated in a drill environment, separate from real emergencies. Drill emergencies can be initiated from panic buttons, consoles, SIP phones, or a web browser.

2.2 - EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL

A. Server Software – Rauland Model TCC2000SW (Existing at District Data Center) 6.0

1. Provides district-wide paging, bell event scheduling, emergency notification, and configuration for the entire district.

2. It provides the ability to configure the system, and initiate system features per school and district-wide from a web-based interface.

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3. The software can sync system time to the Atomic Clock Signal or to the school’s or district’s network time server.

4. The software will provide a web-browser to deliver district-wide emergency paging, pre- recorded messages, and tones from any authorized computer in the facility or the district. The software must be capable of automatically notifying district personnel via the WAN of an alarm condition.

5. The software can automatically broadcast emergency instructions via associated system hardware throughout an entire district when an alarm (e.g., lockdown, lockout, security, fire) is initiated via the web-based interface. The emergency instructions are preprogrammed and require no user intervention. The system provides redundant alarm annunciation over intercom/paging speakers and is not meant to replace primary fire alarm or security systems.

6. The software can be installed in cloud, virtual, or physical server environments.

7. The web-based user interface supports secure HTTP browsing.

8. The server software supports encryption to ensure secure access.

9. The software shall support any combination of VoIP Tele center U Campus

Controllers for a minimum of 1000 facilities.

10. The software should support a minimum of 50,000 IP Speaker Modules district wide.

B. VoIP Single Campus Controller – Rauland Model TCC2000

1. Provides call route for paging and intercom for a single facility.

2. Connects to the district provided Telephone Network via a SIP connection.

3. Supports a flexible numbering plan allowing two, three, four, five- or six-digit extensions.

4. SIP interface to a district provided Telephone Network shall enable connected phones to display classroom call-ins, answer internal intercom call-ins, make pages, and change priorities of call-ins in progress.

5. Direct Dialing, two-way amplified voice intercom between any provided telephone or administrative console and IP speaker without the use of a press to talk or talk listen switch.

6. Ability to place two levels of call-in from any call-in switch.

7. The ability to answer intercom call-ins registered at administrative consoles and pre- selected telephones.

8. The ability to automatically escalate incoming call-ins to an alternate telephone or group of telephones if they remain unanswered for a predetermined amount of time.

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9. The ability to manually upgrade an intercom call-in to an alternate telephone or group of telephones.

10. The ability for classrooms to “check-in” via push-button when they have successfully secured their location during an emergency.

11. Administrative console shall display locations that have not “checked-in” to confirm their secured location and provide hands-free audio monitoring and communication to unsecured locations.

12. The controller shall not need a direct connection to any classroom via home run or distributed wiring. It shall communicate solely through the IP Network.

13. Single-button access from any telephone on the system to distribute emergency announcements within the facility to all or select locations equipped with speakers.

Emergency announcements originating from any assigned administrative phone shall have priority over all regular system functions.

14. Ability for administrative consoles and connected phones to selectively monitor audio at any two-way speaker during an emergency.

15. Stores a minimum of 48 hours of Bell Event Schedules, all emergency notification sequences as well as facility wide configuration.

16. The system can sync system time to the Atomic Clock Signal or the school’s or district's network time server.

17. System’s SIP Interface shall provide:

a. Audio paging access from any telephone to any single intercom speaker, zone (group) of intercom/paging speakers or all speakers/paging horns throughout the entire facility.

b. Ability to answer a call-in directed to that SIP extension.

c. Ability to upgrade a call-in directed to that SIP extension.

d. Single-button access from any telephone on the system to initiate alarm signals within the facility to all or select locations equipped with speakers. A minimum of 25 separate distinct alarm signals shall be provided. Alarm signals originating from any assigned administrative telephone shall have priority over all regular system functions.

e. Ability to initiate school-wide emergencies, including lockdown and evacuation sequences.

18. The system will have the ability to utilize a web-browser, and a USB microphone connected to the PC to deliver district-wide live emergency paging, pre-recorded messages and tones from any authorized computer in the facility or district. The system must be capable of automatically notifying district personnel via the WAN of an alarm condition.

19. The system can automatically broadcast emergency instructions throughout an entire campus when an alarm (e.g., lockdown, lockout, security, fire) is tripped or manually activated. The emergency instructions are preprogrammed and require no

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20. IP Addressable Modules: - 1. The system should provide multiple IP addressable modules for intercom, paging, and relay activation.

C. IP Addressable Speaker Module – Rauland Model TCC2011A.

1. Speaker modules shall interface classroom devices, such as speakers and call-in switches, to provide a reliable communications link to the administrative consoles and connected phones utilizing the school’s data network. Capable of delivering a full 2 Watts of audio power to an 8 Ohm speaker, the speaker module provides excellent audio coverage for all K-12 classrooms. The speaker module can be easily programmed through the web browser’s volume slider interface to adjust the audio power (0.25W, 0.5W, 1W, 1.5W, and 2W) to each 8 Ohm speaker.

2. Speaker modules shall be equipped with an SPST relay that can trigger a visual indicator, such as a strobe, whenever a high-priority audio signal is present.

3. Speaker modules may belong to one or more of a minimum of 100 independent zones for zone paging, program/music distribution, and class change tone reception;

this assignment is a programmable function, changeable by the time of day. Each IP Speaker Modules location shall be programmed in software to belong to any combination of software zones. IP Speaker Modules shall be designed to mount to ceiling and wall speakers specified herein and in the plenum space.

D. 24 Port Gateway – Rauland Model TCC2024 (design for renovation school projects).

1. The TCC2024 Twenty-Four Port Gateway is an integral part of the Tele center U System. It supports all critical emergency event notification including emergency check-in. TCC2024 supports 24 classrooms that utilize 25 Volt speakers and all current Tele center call switches for front office notification.

2. Power Requirements: 100-240VAC, 1.5 Amp, 50/60 Hz Network Requirements:

10/100/1000 Mb, multicast enabled switch on fully switched network Connection:

One (1) RJ45 socket on CAT5e or CAT6 cable 2 Female Amphenol-style connectors for field wiring (maximum of 15 feet to punch-block) 10/100/1000 network port for connection to system.

3. Classroom Field Cabling: CAT5e or CAT6 – max length of 1,200’, supports 25V

Speaker, call switch and analog clock 4 conductor – two (2) twisted pairs with overall shield 20AWG – Max length of 2,400’ 22AWG – Max length of 1,500’ 24AWG – Max length of 900’ 3 conductors with overall shield 2 conductor with overall shield (speaker only applications)

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4. Environmental Parameters: Operating: Temperature: 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C) Relative Humidity: 15% to 95%, non-condensing Storage: Temperature: -4° to 158° F (-20° to 70° C) Barometric Pressure: 8.3 PSI (15,600 Ft).

5. Dimensions: 1 Rack Unit Height: 1.7" (4.4 cm) Width: 19.0" (49.2 cm) Depth:

15.25" (38.74 cm) with connector Weight: 14.3 lbs. (6.48 kg).

E. Addressable Zone Paging Module – Rauland Model TCC2022

1. Zone paging modules convert the IP-based audio to an analog line-level audio signal to drive the Audio/Program Amplifiers specified herein.

2. Zone paging modules shall connect multiple speakers for all pages, all pages, zone paging, bells, audio events, and emergency notifications.

3. Zone paging modules shall be rack mounted in the MDF/IDF’s using the Rauland Model TCC2099 Universal Rack Mounting Kit.

4. Zone paging modules shall be able to belong to one or more of 100 independent zones for live paging, bells, pre-recorded audio and emergency notifications.

F. IP Addressable Auxiliary Input/output Module – Rauland Model TCC2033

1. Auxiliary I/O Modules provide two (2) networks enabled, individually addressable contact closures providing an interface to external systems such as fire alarm panels, security panels, strobes, and door latches.

2. Auxiliary, I/O modules provide the ability to connect a “Panic Button” to the system.

3. Auxiliary I/O Modules shall be rack-mounted using the Rauland Model TCC2099

Universal Rack Mounting Kit.

4. Users can program relays to be activated manually, through an event/bell schedule and during emergency notification.

G. IP Addressable Program Line Input Module – Rauland Model TCC2055

1. Line Input Module converts stereo or mono line-level analog audio to IP-Based Data for use in the Tele center U system.

2. It is equipped with 3.5mm (headphone style) input socket.

3. Desktop or rack is mountable with Rauland Model TCC2099 Universal Rack

Mounting Kit.

4. Includes a male 3.5mm to dual male RCA connector cable.

H. Audio Paging/Program Amplifier(s)

1. The power amplifier(s) shall be provided to provide a minimum of 2 watts of power to all paging speakers and 15 watts of power to all paging horns.

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2. The maximum load on the paging/program amplifiers shall be 80% of the rated maximum output of the amps.

3. Provide JBL CSA-Series to meet the above requirements.

I. IP Addressable Administrative Console – Rauland Model TCC2045

1. A full-color screen with 64 soft keys, 3 lines select, volume control, push to talk, speakerphone mode, left/right and up/down scrolling.

2. Audio paging access from any Console to any single intercom speaker, zone (group) of intercom/paging speakers or all speakers/paging horns throughout the entire school.

3. Programmable soft key access from any console on the system to initiate alarm signals within the school to all or select locations equipped with speakers. A minimum of 25 separate distinct alarm signals shall be provided. Alarm signals originating from any assigned administrative telephone should have priority over all regular system functions.

4. Programmable soft key access from any console to automatically broadcast page emergency instructions throughout an entire school when an alarm (e.g., lockdown, lockout, security, fire) is tripped or manually activated. The emergency instructions are preprogrammed and require no user intervention. The system provides redundant alarm annunciation over intercom/paging speakers and is not meant to replace primary fire alarm or security systems.

5. Ability to perform intercom communication with any single IP Addressable Speaker Module.

6. Ability to display 3 call-ins at a time on the screen, with an unlimited number of call-ins annunciating and the ability to scroll to view all call-ins.

7. Ability to upgrade a call-in via a soft key.

8. Programmable soft key access from any console for activating relays, campus wide.

9. Ability to maintain, along with controller and other IP Modules system functions, including intercom, bells, and paging for the local campus in the event of district-wide connection loss.

10. Quantiles: Elementary School 1 Console – Middle School 2 Consoles – High School 3 console – location coordinated with owner representative.

J. Check-in/Emergency Dual Pushbutton Call-in Switch – Rauland Model TCC2211PB (shall provide a monitor of call button status)

1. Check-in/Emergency Call-in Switches indicated on the drawings shall contain the following functions and features:

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a. One (1) “Check-in” call-in switch that shall activate a distinctive “NORMAL” call annunciation from single button activation under non-emergency conditions and shall activate a “Check-in” annunciation to confirm the location is secured during lockdown conditions. The button shall be blue in color and shall be marked “CHECK IN” and will route the call-in to any one or more Administrative Telephones and Displays for a quick and easy response from an Administrative Telephone.

b. One (1) “Emergency” call-in switch that shall activate a distinctive “EMERGENCY” level call from single button activation. The button shall be red in color and shall be marked “EMER” and will route the call-in to any one or more Administrative Telephones for quick and smooth response. Provide as indicated on the drawings.

K. Tile Ceiling Mounted Intercom Speaker – Rauland Model BAFKIT2X2L8RJ

1. Shall be a pre-assembled 2 foot by 2-foot lay-in speaker, baffle and back box assembly consisting of a premium 8 Ohm, 8” speaker, a perforated steel baffle with a white baked epoxy finish and an integrated back box that covers the full area of the baffle.

2. The speaker assembly shall include a female RJ-45 modular socket and mounting bracket to facilitate connection to the TCC2011A IP Speaker Module specified herein.

Provide as indicated on drawings.

L. Tile Ceiling Mounted Intercom Speaker – Rauland Model BAFKIT2X2L

1. The pre-assembled Rauland BAFKIT2X2L can immediately “lay in” to a new or existing ceiling grid and be wired to finish the installation. The BAFKIT2X2L Ceiling Speaker Assembly consists of USO188-type, 8” loudspeaker complete with a 25V line matching transformer, mounted on a 2 foot by 2 foot lay-in baffle, and an integrated backbox that runs the full length of the baffle.

2. The speaker Type: 8 inch (20.3 cm) Permanent Magnet, Power Rating: 8 Watts RMS.

Sensitivity: 93 dB 1 meters with 1 Watt input, Frequency Response: 65 to 17,000 Hertz.

Magnet: 5 oz. (141.7 g) PM, Voice Coil Impedance: 8 ohms, Voice Coil Diameter: 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) assembly shall include a female RJ-45 modular socket and mounting

M. Tile Ceiling Mounted Speaker – Quam Model Solution 5

1. SOLUTION 5 is a complete, shallow depth, lightweight, 2' x 2' ceiling tile replacement loudspeaker pair consisting of a primary and secondary unit, for use in larger environments where more than a single 8 Ohm unit is required for proper coverage with a single 8 Ohm source.

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2. Average Sensitivity- 92 dB SPL, 1W/1M, Loudspeaker Power Rating - 12W RMS EIA 426A Standard, Maximum Power Rating - 15W 8 Ohms (pair), Calculated Output - 102 dB- SPL 12W/1M, Frequency Response - 65 Hz - 17 kHz EIA 426A Standard and Audio Connection - RJ45.

3. The speaker assembly shall include a female RJ-45 modular socket and mounting

N. Tile Ceiling Mounted Paging Speaker – Rauland Model BAFKIT2X2LRJ

1. Shall be a pre-assembled Rauland BAFKIT2X2LRJ can immediately “lay in” to a new or existing ceiling grid and be wired to finish the installation. The BAFKIT2X2LRJCeiling Speaker Assembly consists of a high efficiency USO188-type, 8" loudspeaker complete with a 25V line matching transformer, mounted on a 2 foot by 2 foot lay-in baffle, and an integrated backbox that runs the full length of the baffle. The versatile BAFKIT2X2LRJ can be used with either structured cabling or traditional field wiring. Connect the speaker by inserting an 8-pin RJ45 terminated CAT 5/6 cable or attach the 2-wire pigtail to traditional field wiring.

2. Speaker Type: 8-inch (20.3 cm) Permanent Magnet, Power Rating: 8 Watts RMS, Sensitivity: 93 dB @ 1 meters with 1 Watt input, Frequency Response: 65 to 17,000 Hertz, Magnet: 5 oz. (141.7 g) PM, Voice Coil Impedance: 8 ohms, Voice Coil Diameter:

a. 0.75 inches (1.9 cm), Transformer: 25V; taps at ¼, ½, 1, 2 and 4 Watts, Connection: Female RJ45 socket (8 conductor), 2-wire, 22AWG pigtail, Baffle:, White, 22-gauge cold- rolled steel, Baffle Size: Width: 23-3/4" (60.3 cm), Length:

23-3/4" (60.3 cm), Depth: 3- 3/8" (8.6 cm), Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. (2.8 kg).

O. Gypsum Ceiling Mounted Paging Speaker Assembly – Rauland Model ACC1406

1. Shall consist of a high-efficiency loudspeaker (Rauland Model US0188) complete with a 25/70 Volt multi-tap line matching transformer mounted on a round white epoxy steel baffle (Rauland Model ACC1000). The recessed ceiling back box shall be an 8” round enclosure with a plaster flange mounting ring and a depth of 4-1/8” (Rauland Model ACC1110). Provide as indicated on the drawings.

P. Recessed Wall Mounted Paging Speaker – Rauland Model US0188

1. Shall be an 8” permanent magnet seamless cone type with an additional cone provided to extend high-frequency response. It should have a frequency range of 65-17,000Hz, an 8-watt program power-handling capacity and an axial sensitivity of 93db at 1 watt with a 1-watt input. Voice coil shall be ¾” diameter with an impedance of 8 Ohms. The speaker shall be equipped with a multi-tap transformer (0.312, 0.625, 1.25, 2.5 and 5 watts) at 25V and 70V.

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2. The recessed back box shall be of heavy gauge cold-rolled steel, spot welded for stability with a rust-retardant gray primer finish. Acoustically treat the interior to eliminate mechanical resonance. The backbox shall be 10-3/4” square by 3.75” deep (Lowell Model P68X).

3. The baffle shall be constructed of 22-gauge cold-rolled steel that is zinc-treated to resist corrosion. The finish is baked, powdered white epoxy, which is virtually scratch- and mark-proof. (Lowell Model SG8-VP). Provide as indicated on the drawings.

Q. Surface Ceiling Mounted Paging Speaker – Rauland Model US0188

1. Shall be an 8” permanent magnet seamless cone type with an additional cone provided to extend high-frequency response. It shall have a frequency range of 65-17,000Hz, an 8-watt program power-handling capacity and an axial sensitivity of 93db at 1 watt with a 1-watt input. Voice coil shall be ¾” diameter with an impedance of 8 Ohms. The speaker shall be equipped with a multi-tap transformer (0.312, 0.625, 1.25, 2.5 and 5 watts) at 25V and 70V.

2. The surface backbox shall be 18-gauge cold-rolled steel with an attractive white epoxy finish. The interior surfaces are jute-lined to prevent metallic resonance, vibration and provide proper acoustical results. The backbox shall be 12-1/2” square by 4” deep (Lowell Model CB84-SGVP).

3. The baffle shall be constructed of 22-gauge cold-rolled steel that is zinc-treated to resist corrosion. The finish is baked, powdered white epoxy, which is virtually scratch- and mar-proof. (Lowell Model SG8-VP). Provide as indicated on the drawings.

R. Recessed Wall Mounted Exterior Paging Speaker Assembly – Lowell Model P68X

1. The speaker shall be an 8" single cone driver with a moisture-resistant cone and a 10

oz. magnet. The cone is cotton cloth with a phenolic resin treatment and a double-dipped acrylic lacquer coating to provide superior protection in areas of high humidity.

The speaker shall be Lowell Model 8C10MRB-T72. The recessed back box shall be of heavy gauge cold-rolled steel, spot welded for stability with a rust-retardant gray primer finish. Acoustically treat the interior to eliminate mechanical resonance. The backbox shall be 9.6” square X 3.75” deep. The baffle shall be vandal-proof, the faceplate constructed of a special aluminum alloy with a tensile strength of 44,000PSI. The baffle front is backed with a heavy gauge, perforated steel screen which protects the speaker.

Provide tamper-resistant hardware. The Baffle shall be Lowell model SG8-VP. Provide as indicated on the drawings.

S. High-Security Intercom Station - Quam Model CIS2/8

1. It should be designed to provide two-way intercom functions in areas where high ambient noise levels are present. Two-way communications are accomplished using the

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Quam Model CIS2/8. Provide as indicated on the drawings.

2. The speaker assembly shall include a female RJ-45 modular socket and mounting

T. High-Security Intercom Station - Quam Model CIS2/25

1. The CIS2 Series is a 3-gang, vandal resistant call-in station with integrated speaker/microphone consisting of a 3" square frame loudspeaker with a2.35 oz.

ceramic magnet and a phenolic impregnated, moisture resistant cone - a 1W-25V transformer, and a momentary (normally open) push-to-call button.

2. Three (3) interwoven, steel security screens are mounted between the 12-gauge brushed stainless steel faceplate and loudspeaker. Tamper resistant, 6-32 x 1” hardware included. 1W-25V, 3-Tap Transformer (1W, 0.5W, 0.25W).

U. Remote Audio Input Jack Plate - ProCo Model Type A

1. Provide a single gang plate in the office area to facilitate the connection of a headphone level audio source for a broadcast of program material through the system (ProCo Model Type A). The jack plate shall have a single 3.5mm female stereo input. The jack plate shall be engraved “INTERCOM PROG. INPUT”.

V. Classroom Breakout Module – Rauland 603101 – TCU Hybrid System

1. The 603101 Cat5e or Cat6 Breakout Module can be used for connection of Category

Wiring to classroom devices. With (3) RJ45 jacks wired in parallel, connects classroom devices, including call switches, analog phones, and speakers.

2. With (3) RJ-45 Jacks, (1) RJ-11 Jack, 8-wire, color coded, 8" (20.3 cm), 22AWG, stranded, tinned and wire pigtail.

3. Mounts in TP434 – four-inch box with TP472 cover plate.

W. Classroom Surface Mount Box – Panduit NK2BXIW-A – TCU Hybrid System

1. Surface mount boxes shall have a low-profile design and shall be available in a variety of port densities. Boxes shall accept all NetKey™ Keystone Modules for fiber, copper, and audio/video applications. The boxes shall mount with screws, adhesive, or optional magnets and shall include breakouts for use with surface raceway. Cable tie slots shall be included to provide strain relief on incoming cables.

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X. Delivery (Cafeteria) Call Button – Quam CIB2

1. CIB2 is a single-gang, vandal-resistant call-in switch with a momentary, normally open, push-to-call button.

Y. Cabling: West Penn, Mohawk, Quiktron, or as approved…